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2 weeks ago

Boil water advisory along 29 North lifted

Testing have shown the water to be safe, but ACSA recommends customers empty and clean any automatic ice makers and water chillers.

2 weeks ago

ACPD makes arrest following Christmas shooting

Roland Keith Shifflet, 46, has been charged with malicious wounding following Thursday night's shooting.

2 weeks ago

Albemarle tree recycling drop-off on through Jan. 18

The day after Christmas began Albemarle County Christmas tree recycling program through January 18.

2 weeks ago

Virginia among 22 states where raw oysters have led to salmonella poisoning

There have been incidences of salmonella reported in 22 states, including six in Virginia.

2 weeks ago

Kindlewood ‘at a crossroads’ with $3-million more needed in next city budget

City Manager Sam Sanders has told City Council the Kindlewood redevelopment project is "at a crossroads".

2 weeks ago

Santa’s reindeer get state permit to fly over Virginia

A major regulatory hurdle is cleared once again as Santa Claus is coming to town, arriving in Charlottesville on Christmas Eve with his nine reindeer.

2 weeks ago

Fluvanna Sheriffs investigating string of vehicle break-ins

Three suspects were seen in surveillance footage.

2 weeks ago

CPD and ACPD post holiday public safety messages

Albemarle and Charlottesville Police are putting out public safety notices with ACPD posting photos of suspects in recent larceny, shoplifting, or fraud cases reported at businesses across Albemarle County in the last quarter of 2025. 

2 weeks ago

Two top student organizations condemn UVA BOV selecting President

UVA's student newspaper and its student council both criticized the "rushed" hiring of the university's new president.

2 weeks ago

Charlottesville’s regional economy remains resilient despite national concerns

Charlottesville's regional economy continues to outperform the national average and the rest of the state.

3 weeks ago

New UVA president Scott Beardsley shares private sector, education experiences

The University rolled out an introductory campaign for Beardsley, including a video.

3 weeks ago

Developer asking for additional $700,000 from city for Cherry Ave. grocery project

A funding snag has brought the mixed-use development, where a grocery store is also desired, to a halt at 501 Cherry Avenue, according to City Manager Sam Sanders.

3 weeks ago

City employing ambassadors to improve the Downtown Mall experience

Charlottesville's Office of Economic Development said the program will begin in February as uniformed ambassadors serve as "friendly guides, caretakers and problem-solvers to help keep the downtown area safer, cleaner, and more welcoming."

3 weeks ago

Scott Beardsley named 10th President of UVA

Amidst dozens of protesters, UVA's Board of Visitors officially named the Darden School Dean as the University’s next President.

3 weeks ago

Report: BOV could name next UVA president Friday

The Washington Post is reporting that Darden School of Business Dean Scott Beardsley will be the choice to succeed Jim Ryan.

3 weeks ago

Firearm larcenies contributing to youth violence in Charlottesville

Stolen firearms continue to be a factor in local gun violence, especially among local youth.

3 weeks ago

CPD has charged suspect in September South 1st Street shooting

The high-speed chase that followed led to two shelter-in-place orders.

3 weeks ago

Albemarle County releases details of June cybersecurity breach

Personal data and health information from a wide range of people who had done business with the county was compromised.

3 weeks ago

City leaf collection resumed through Feb. 13

After interruption by recent snowy weather, the City of Charlottesville is resuming curbside leaf collections on a revised schedule.

3 weeks ago

Statue of civil rights icon Barbara Rose Johns dedicated in National Statuary Hall

The statue replaces the statue of Robert E. Led, which was removed in 2020.

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